WASP Injection Systems, Inc. does not condone the killing of innocent creatures.
The WASP Injector Knife is ideally used as a: - Diving Knife - Hunting Knife - Tactical Knife
WASP Injector Knife inflates sharks:
As divers, we all know what the effects of compressed gas are underwater. Our training teaches us that our lungs would
burst from over-inflation if we held our breath and rose to the surface. This principle is key to the effectiveness of the
WASP Injection System.
This weapon injects a freezing cold ball of compressed gas, approximately the size of a basketball, at 800psi nearly
instantly. The effects of this injection will drop many of the world's largest land predators. The effects of the compressed
gas not only cause over-inflation during ascent when used underwater, but also freezes all tissues and organs surrounding
the point of injection on land or at sea. When used underwater, the injected gas carries the predator to the surface BEFORE
blood is released into the water. Thus giving the diver added protection by diverting other potential predators to the surface.
The "WASP Injector Knife" secrets a CO2 canister in the handle which, when a small button on the hilt is triggered,
injects a blast of 850psi gas through a channel in the knife's blade, inflating the target with a painful and debilitating
pocket of gaseous pain. It's being marketed towards scuba divers, although some are too terrified of accidental discharge
to carry it, let alone getting into a cutting match with a shark.
The knife is priced around $400. Someone claiming to be with the company said they were "in negotiations to sell it
strictly on the non-civilian market." So who knows? However you slice it, it's a wicked little weapon!
Please
view video below to see how deadly this weapon is.
A recent tragic injury to a St. Louis
area shooter of a S&W 460XVR Magnum is a reminder of how dangerous an improper grip can be. This is especially true of
such a high power round - 200gr Cor-Bon DPX .460 - the round fired in this case. Rather than using a thumb-over-thumb grip
on the revolver, the shooter was gripping the lower left side of the revolver frame with his left hand. This grip placed the
tip end section of his left thumb at the point where there is a clearance gap between the front of the cylinder and the breach
end of the barrel. The escaping gases from that gap severed his left thumb near the tip. The wounded shooter was told by the
surgeon that surgery would take place after a few days. Seems as though a gunshot wound, or in this case, the blast of gases
from a gunshot, kill more flesh than is initially apparent. It is therefore necessary to wait a few days until all of the
dead flesh is manifested. If surgery is not delayed, the dead flesh will rot and cause further problems.
The danger of having any part of the hand near
the gap between the front of a cylinder and the breach end of the barrel on a revolver certainly can result on a burn. Now,
we know that with very high power loads, amputation of part of the hand / fingers / thumb can also result. It is so important
to remind ourselves that when a safety rule is being broken and once the gun has been fired, there is no second chance.
S&W 460XVR Magnum
Shooter gripping the revolver frame.
Escaping gases from gap severs thumb.
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Swiss Mini Gun
Introducing the world's smallest gun that fires deadly 300mph bullets - but is just TWO inches long
By ANDY DOLAN - Last updated at 16:39pm on 5th March 2008
Meet the pistol that fits in your pocket - and packs
a hell of a punch.
The SwissMiniGun is the size of a key fob but fires
tiny 270mph bullets powerful enough to kill at close range.
Officially the world's smallest working revolver, the
gun is being marketed as a collector's item and measures just 2.16 inches long (5.5cm). It can fire real 4.53 bullets up to
a range of 367ft (112m).
The stainless steel gun costs £3,000 although the manufacturers
also produce extravagant, made-to-order versions made out of 18-carat gold with customized diamond studs which sell for up
to £30,000.
It cannot be imported into the UK, and buyers
in Switzerland and Europe must produce
an import permit from police to obtain one.
The gun is banned from being imported into the US -
because it's barrel is less than three inches, meaning it is deemed too small to qualify for sporting purposes.
Jonathan Spencer, consultant forensic scientist and
firearms expert, said that although the gun, which fires bullets at a speed of 399 feet a second, was tiny, it could still
prove fatal and in the eyes of the law was as dangerous as a machine gun.
He said: "The general threshold for perforating the
skin is about 330 feet a second.
"Apart from bone, skin offers the greatest resistance
to penetration. If it can pass through the skin it is potentially lethal, even if the bullets are small.
"If you shoved something 3mm across into someone's
chest you could kill them. It's the same with these bullets, they could penetrate the heart.
"It is capable of killing someone. Under section 5
of the Firearms Act it would be a prohibited weapon. It would be on the same scale as a machine gun."
The gun shoots 2.34 mm caliber rim fire ammunition
especially developed for it as the smallest rim fire ammunition in the world.
It weighs in at just 0.7oz (19.8grams) and fires live
and blank ammunition.
The gun is the first product of the SwissMiniGun company,
a gunsmiths based at La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.
Owner Paul Erard said that since the product's launch
three years ago, the firm had sold around 300 of the guns, mainly to collectors in the Middle and Far
East.
He said: "We are producing in very small quantities
- perhaps 25 gold guns and 100 steel guns a year, and there is a six month waiting list to get one.
"We will make whatever the customer wishes for. The
most expensive version we have sold cost £30,000 and was covered in diamonds and came with a gold chain."
Other bespoke finishes available include ebony grips,
hand engraved grips, gold grips with diamonds or collared precious stones.
Mr Erard said that although the double action revolver
is similar in appearance to a Colt Python full-size weapon, it was actually based on a Swiss-made revolver.
In September 2006 the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms
and Explosives(ATF) in New York issued a warning about the
gun after being alerted by a police officer who spotted it on a website.
Special Agent William McMahon said the gun was so small
it could pass for a key fob, and warned it made the perfect stealth weapon for serious criminals.
But Mr. Erard denied the gun was deadly and said it
was only a tenth as powerful as some air guns.
"Since September 11 there has been a lot of paranoia
in America", he said.
"It is ridiculous. Why would criminals want my gun
when you can go out and buy a Kalashnikov there already?"
A Guinness World Records spokesman confirmed
the gun held the record as the word's smallest working revolver.
At just over two inches long it is the world's smallest gun - but the 300mph bullets it fires mean it is still deadly
The Swiss Minigun, which is being marketed as a collector's item, is just 5.5cm long, and fires 4.53mm bullets up to
112 metres
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Tactical Reminder: Search the shoes
Date: 06/01/2006
During a traffic stop, the passenger in the stopped vehicle, who was
on parole for firearms possession, was arrested for drug possession. During the booking search at the jail, the arresting
officer had the cuffed suspect slide his shoes off with his feet. Inside one of the shoes, the officer found a fully loaded
.32 cal. revolver. Rust found inside the shoe seemed to indicate that the weapon had been hidden there several times. The
gun did not obstruct the suspect's ability to walk. Keep these photographs and the officer's wise search strategy in mind
at all times.
Information provided by Los AngelesCountySheriff's Department
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Cross / Handcuff Key
The advertisement reads, “Sterling silver cross with loop for neck or wrist chain or thong.
It is made from hollow silver tubing. THE BEST WAY TO HIDE SOMETHING IS IN PLAIN SIGHT!!! The bottom end has a key that is not seen from the front which opens the handcuffs.
Surprise your friends / police / Kidnappers by opening the cuffs they put on you then leaving”.
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Concealment Alert
FM
Radio Conceals Hand Gun
This
unusual weapon is a functional FM radio with ear phones that is worn on a belt but also conceals a gun. Law Enforcement Officers
should be aware of the possible threat of this object.
Information provided by OCS Member Brian McInerney.
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Concealment Alert
Basketball
Shoe Can Conceal Handcuff Key
PoliceOne member Officer Jerome Sipes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Tampa
Bay, Fla. warns of a new concealment technique. Officers should be aware that the new Adidas
Tracey McGrady basketball shoe has a hidden compartment designed to store a key. The new Tracy McGrady basketball shoes do
not have laces. Instead, they have a device that can be tightened to give a snug fit.
The snap on the back opens up a compartment that
holds the special key to tighten and loosen the shoes. As shown, a handcuff key can be easily concealed inside the compartment.
Removal of the special tightening key would allow more space.
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Weapon Threat
Knife Concealed in a Working Cigarette Lighter
Law Enforcement should be on the lookout for working cigarette
lighters that hold a concealed knife blade. The blade and supporting base, once removed, fit snugly onto the bottom of the
lighter. The knife blade is approximately 2 inches long.
Law Enforcement and Security Professionals should
be mindful that small items like these could easily be missed. An alert TSA screener found this specific item during an x-ray.
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Weapon Threat
Pen Guns on the Streets; Easy to Conceal,
Easy to Manufacture
Officers should be aware of the proliferation of small, easy-to-disguise
guns that appear to be large writing pens, and the ease and inexpensive means of manufacturing the guns.
The guns fire a .22 cal. short round, are easily concealed
and if painted, resemble a pen.
Burbank, Calif. police recently followed up on a tip of a cache of more than 100 pen guns (see picture) stored by a small-time manufacturer-seller.
The pens were easy to make - they were produced by the son of a machine shop owner. The small guns, shaped just like regular
ink pens, were slightly larger than a large fountain pen.
Police raided the machine shop near San Fernando Valley and recovered several guns and about a pound of meth. Many of the guns had apparently already
been sold and were on streets.
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Concealment Alert
Driver's Seat Compartment in the Mercedes
E500 Sport
Presents Officer Safety Threat
Officers should be aware that there is a compartment under
the driver’s seat in the Mercedes E500 sport. Recently, a military police officer found a loaded .357 revolver in the
compartment during a random inspection of a Mercedes E500 (see picture right). The compartment is standard equipment on the
Mercedes E500 sport.
According to Mercedes, the intended use for the compartment
is to store a first aid kit and be readily available.
Beware that if you stop a subject driving an Mercedes
E500, and approach from the rear of the vehicle you will may be unable to see the driver opening the compartment. The compartment
opens very quickly, making it easy to access a firearm with very little movement.
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Weapon Threat
Threat to Officer Safety from Bangsticks
According to a recent Palm Beach County, Fla. Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Advisory, one of
their deputy sheriff's arrested a man in possession of a "Bangstick" measuring 4 5/8" in length with a 1 3/4" barrel and capable
of firing either a single 38 cal. short Colt, .38 special or .357 magnum cartridge. The device had been adapted to be worn
around the neck or concealed in a pocket.
A "bangstick" is intended for use by fishermen and scuba divers to kill sharks and alligators.
When used in such a way it is attached to a threaded pole and then used as a prod to hit the target. A very slight tap at
the end of the barrel will cause the device to discharge.
When used in such a manner the law considers the use of the "bangstick" as legal. However, when
detached and carried in a pocket or around the neck and used under circumstances clearly removed from the sport of fishing
or diving, the "Bangstick" is considered to be a firearm under federal law. ATF has classified this device as an "any other
weapon" that is prosecutable by 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines under Title 26, Section 5871.
Deputies and officers should be extremely cautious when handling these devices as
they can discharge simply by being tapped on the barrel end. In addition, the device's appearance is deceptive and can lead
an officer to discount it as a non-dangerous weapon. It is a triggerless device that can easily be mistaken for a tool or
some other harmless article. "Bangsticks" can be found at scuba or diving accessories shops.
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Concealment Alert
In-car Rifle Rack Above Visor
Officers should be aware of a new rifle rack currently on the market that can conceal a weapon behind
the sun visors inside the cab of a truck. The rack can be installed into the existing mounting holes for factory installed
sun visors and fits SUVs, vans and trucks. It is made from heavy-duty aluminum, comes in a variety of colors and has a velvet-like
finish. The rack is called the "Rifle-It" and is manufactured by Pace Edward.
Patrol officers should be aware of this
product and use caution approaching SUVs, trucks and Pick-Ups during traffic stops, particularly if the driver or passenger
has his/her hands over their heads in the area of the sun visors. It is also a good idea to instruct drivers and passengers
to place their hands outside the windows if their hands are up.
You have to wonder what "marketing genius" came up with the idea for this
shopping bag!!! BE CAREFUL, it could be a real gun in there or for that matter, in ANY bag!
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Wallet Gun
Found by the Police in Antwerpen.
Because of the size, it will feels
like a wallet at a ‘rubdown’ inspection.
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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Security Threat
Recently Kern County experienced a security threat when inmates being
held in a local court holding facility were able to break open their handcuffs using the round lip that is located on or around
the spout of the drinking fountain section of the jail sink that may be in most of our facilities. They use the lip to
pry open the cuffs and pop the pin out that holds the cuffs together. Fortunately the threat was discovered by deputies
before the incident escalated.
I have attached some of JPEGs showing how this was done and the result.
LieutenantRonBertrand KernCounty Sheriff's
Department Detentions Bureau Compliance Unit 1350 Norris Rd., Bakersfield, CA93308 Phone: (661) 391-2015 Fax: (661) 391-7886
[Thank you Lt. Bertrand]
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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WRIST SWEATBAND CONCEALMENT
Officers in the Milliken Colorado P.D. recently contacted
a juvenile female runaway.
During the contact the female wouldn’t allow officers
to scrutinize her wrist sweatband (shown below). Due to her behavior officers removed the wristband and found a utility
knife blade concealed inside the fabric. This juvenile female was rumored to be a “cutter” but it was felt that
this information was a significant officer safety issue and needed to be shared. Once again – don’t ever take
anything for granted and search those in custody or detained with this type of object in mind.
Information provided by OCS Members LARRY BENNET
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Mag-Light Shotgun
The ARES Defense Systems Company of Blacksburg, VA is selling a Mag-Light which
is actually a .410 shotgun. The weapon is called the Companion, and is a working flashlight that will fire a .410 shotgun
round. The weapon works by removing a safety pin. The weapon can then be fired by a spring loaded firing pin. The projectile
exits through the end cap. It is also available in the Mini-Mag size which fires a .380 round. The ARES Mag-Light .410 Shotgun
is priced at $595.00.
Information provided by OCS Members LARRY BENNET and TOM HICKEY
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Information provided by OCS Member Brian McInerney.
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Here is something we in the Metropolitan Police, London, England have recently come across. MARK
WHITTLE
The "Bloodsucking Knife"
Remove the cap of this ordinary looking
pen and you're looking at a SERIOUSLY dangerous weapon that has been specifically designed to drain blood very quickly.
The
pen's hollow titanium tube/blade is cut at an angle for quick & deep skin penetration. Its shape is designed to aggravate
the entrance wound & expedite blood loss. Preferred targets areas are reported to be the eyes & ear canals but the
"blade" is actually long enough to penetrate a lung or your heart.
Information provided by:
MARK WHITTLE
Metropolitan Police SO14(2) Intelligence The PoliceLodge
BuckinghamPalace
[Mark, Thank you for visiting the Orange County Shields
Web Site]
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BODY ARMOR DEFEATING
HANDGUN
On
10/15/04, the Trumbull Police Dept seized a FN Herstal pistol
model #57 in 5.7mm caliber loaded with 5.7 x 28mm rounds. This is a relatively new caliber which was specifically designed
to defeat body armor, according to the company's website. The 5.7x28 mm round currently comes in four variants, which are
the ss190ap, the l191 tracer, the SB sub-sonic and the ss1902 duty/training ball ammunition. The ss190ap ammunition is advertised
as being able to penetrate 48 layers of Kevlar at 50 meters when fired from the model 57 pistol; however tests revealed that
the ss192 training ammo also penetrated one panel of a Threat Level 2 vest and nearly exited the second panel at a range of
seven yards. A recent article in a police magazine indicated that the ss190ap round penetrated completely through 2 overlapped
Threat Level 2 vests. Sales of this weapon in the U.S. have increased tremendously according to the manufacturer.
Description:
This may be the closet thing to a laser gun! It's the new Five-SeveN IOM from FN Herstal. It features a new caliber
5.7X28mm SS192 which reaches over 2100FPS. FN says this gun has little or no recoil so you can stay on target. The IOM is
a single action and has an ambidextrous safety, fully adjustable rear sight, three 10 rd mags, and cleaning kit. It’s
made of a very light polymer and easy to take down for cleaning.
Information provided by Craig Furey.
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WEAPONS WARNING:
AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS DISCOVER THE "CELL PHONE" TASER
In
November 2000, we reported that authentic-looking cell-phones were being manufactured in
Europe that actually fire four .22-caliber rounds. By simply pressing buttons on the keypad, a bullet is discharged
from the short-barreled "antenna."
The news about the cell-phone gun spread quickly and was one of the many examples of the ingenuity of today's
criminal. Remember, they are always plotting new ways to deceive you, and that is why you must always stay ahead of the game.
And now, today's criminal is on the new wave of TASER technology right along with today's cop.
With the rising interest in TASER products, law enforcement has options or less lethal methods of dealing with
criminals. A great deal of study and observation has gone into the use of TASERS and it has been determined that they are
safe and effective. According to TASER International, Inc., "The TASER energy weapon's output leaves no permanent effects,
making it the safe choice for family protection."
However, you can be sure that the criminal version will not be as safe. Newsline Subscriber Dave Devries from Australia informed Newsline about a mobile phone TASER that was
located in a bedroom during a drug search warrant on a property in MidlandWest Australia.
"The shell is a dummy phone that the shops use as a display model and then throw away," Devries explains.
"It appears that the offender located it then 'doctored' it with a battery and a couple of metal tabs on the
top to facilitate the flow of electricity. It has a charging point and an on/off switch. When you look closely, you can tell
that it is not a real phone; however, at a cursory glance you wouldn't realize it until it was too late," he adds.
Apparently, the officer that located the device thought that there was something wrong with it as it didn't
seem to be a functioning phone. His first thought was that it was being used to courier drugs. While he was studying the phone,
he inadvertently triggered it and it zapped him.
"This particular incident may not have had a seriously dramatic result, but you never know what to expect with
a 'homemade job' like this," Devries explains. "Manufactured TASERS are professionally designed so as not to interfere with
the natural electrical rhythm of the heart, but this device was designed by a criminal, and was not manufactured to the same
standard," he adds.
While Devries explains that he is not familiar in any way with electronics and is not sure if a homemade device
like this could interfere with the heart or not, he is familiar with the criminal element. The intent is usually to escape
being caught and sometimes they are willing to destroy any obstacle in the way.
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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We don't know if you should be repulsed or intrigued with this "security" item. Be aware
- some things are not what they seem! Be safe out there.
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VERY Small Pistol
On March 12th, 2004, NCEA member #1254 stopped a 1979 pickup truck for a tag violation on I-95 in Dillon County.
As I approached the passenger side I noticed that the driver
was moving around a lot and the passenger was looking over his shoulder. Both subjects were very nervous andwouldn't make
eye contact with me. As I finished up with my stop I gave the driver back all of his paper work and his hands were shaking
so bad that he hardly couldn't get a hold of his license. I then asked for consent and he stated if I feel I needed
to search that I could. Located in the drivers side door panel was a black and silver colored pistol that folds in half a
.22 North American Arms pistol. The passenger claimed ownership for the weapon.
If you didn't look close at this gun you would pass over it,
or if clipped to your pocket would look like a pager, a knife or maybe a cell phone.
Information provided by OCS Member Brian McInerney.
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Handcuff Ring Key
This "Handcuff Ring Key" was discovered by San Gabriel Police Officers during
a vehicle traffic stop. The suspect was arrested for DUI and was later discovered to have two outstanding homicide warrants.
The key can easily be hidden if the ring is rolled around the finger so that the key is to the inside of the hand. The ring
had the appearance of a gold wedding band.
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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Field Officers Beware
For future B&B's,
prior to the door knock, the entry team needs to check the house exterior for cameras like the one featured. Like
the 'bird-house' camera, most of these devices will have a power wire that will give it away.
You need to either re-direct
the camera or obscure it w/a field expedient [such as trash paper, rag, etc.]. This takes away the perp's tactical advantage
& improves officer safety.
Some useful information from RPPS.....
Subject: Officer Safety Alert - IR
Video Cameras
Many of you may already be aware that on the 22nd of December 2003, two deputies from our Major Crimes
Unit were wounded by gunfire as they attempted to serve a search warrant for a suspect in the City of Bellflower. [See attached news story]
What you may not have heard was that the suspect may
have had prior warning that the Deputies were coming and that he was able to accurately fire through a wall at the exact location
of the approaching deputies by the use of a IR "Infar Red" Video Camera that had been strategically hidden in a "birdhouse" immediately
outside the suspects main entry door [See photos below]
Although it was daylight when the shooting happened, the
(IR) infar red camera and IR lighting system allows for the camera to see in complete darkness. The Infar Red light spectrum
is not visible with the human eye. The IR "LED" lighting system, which uses IR light cannot be seen with the human eye.
These
type of covert video systems are becoming more popular and economically priced. Some consumer over-the-counter video cameras
have this "IR" feature already installed on the camera and is often referred to as "nightshot" capable. I would estimate this
system cost about $500. The presence of the IR lighting system can be detected at some distance by viewing the targeted
area with a camcorder that already has "nightshot" capabilities.
John D. Williams Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Leadership
and Training Division 213-893-5171
Gunman wounds two Los Angeles County deputies serving warrant
BELLFLOWER, Calif. (AP) -- Two sheriff's deputies serving a warrant were shot
and wounded Monday by a gunman who managed to elude an extensive manhunt, authorities said.
The deputies
were hospitalized but the extent of their wounds and conditions weren't immediately disclosed, said Monique Patino, a spokeswoman
for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
The deputies, assigned to the department's Major Crimes Bureau, arrived
at the Palm Street residence about 8:15 a.m. and there was gunfire, Patino said. There were no other details.
"They
were serving a warrant. They were both shot," Patino said. It wasn't known if the deputies fired their weapons.
The
nature of the warrant and details weren't disclosed.
The neighborhood was cordoned off and deputies began an extensive
search that continued for hours, Patino said.
Bellflower is in the southeastern area of the county.
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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FAILURE
OF RESTRAINTS
All officers should be aware of
the possibility of failure of a particular model/brand of wrist and leg restraints.
Synopsis
The subject
was being held on two robbery charges in addition to charges from other agencies. Previously, he and his brother had robbed
a drug store in Sikeston, Missouri, and then taken refuge at a local residence. A stand-off and shootout ensued, during which one officer was wounded.
The brothers then had set fire to the residence before being captured. One brother subsequently died in custody.
While
returning to his detention facility via transport bus from a court appearance, the subject took off his hand restraints and
then his leg restraints and escaped through the emergency window on the bus. The inmate was recaptured with the assistance
of a police K-9 approximately two hours later and returned to the custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections.
Restraints
The
inmate was restrained by using a set of Peerless Model 400 handcuffs in addition to a waist chain with the brass D-Ring. The
inmate was also restrained with a set of Peerless Model 303 leg irons.
Manipulation
After being informed
of how these restraints were manipulated by the inmate, officers attempted to replication the procedure as described by the
inmate. By using just the restraints supplied, there are several ways to violate the security of these models.
The
following attempts were made to breach the security of the Peerless Model 400 Hand Restraints and the Peerless Model 303 Leg
Irons.
The first attempt was to use the brass d-ring supplied with the waist chain and force it in between the double
strand side of the handcuffs. Once inserted in between the strands on the double strand portion, the brass d-ring was moved
toward the pin holding the single strand to the double strand together. Once it moved to within 1/4 of an inch of the pin,
the pin broke. Once the pin was broken the single strand was lifted off of the pin and removed from the ratchet area of the
hand-cuff. This was completed with the handcuffs in the double locked position. Once the single strand was removed, it too
could then be used to render other sets of restraints useless with ease.
Next, one of the links from the waist chain
was used in an attempt to breach the security of the handcuffs. Again, by placing the link from the waist chain in between
the double strand and moving it towards the pin, the pin failed and the single strand could be removed.
In addition,
the removed strand could be used to break the pin on the other half of the handcuff. This was completed by placing the pin
hole end in between the double strand portion of the handcuff and quickly turning the single strand 90 degrees. This took
approximately four seconds to complete and remove the other single strand. At this point both single strands had been removed
from the handcuffs.
Once the security of the handcuffs had been breached, an attempt was made to violate the leg restraints,
Peerless Model 303. Again, several different ways was tried to attempt to violate the security of the leg restraints.
The
first attempt was with the use of the single strand from the Peerless Model 400 handcuffs. As the single strand from the handcuff
was placed in between the double strand of the leg restraints, the single strand was moved 90 degrees and the pin on the double
strand of the leg restraints broke. This could easily be done even when wearing the leg restraints.
In addition, the
security of the leg restraints could be breached using the brass d-ring and a link from the waist chain.
Comparison:
Smith and Wesson Model 100
For comparison sake, a similar attempt was made to violate the security of a pair of
Smith and Wesson Model 100 hand-cuffs.
The first attempt was made by trying to force the brass d-ring into the double
strand side of the handcuffs. The d-ring was manually forced within 1/2 inch of the double strand/single strand pin. However,
the pin did not fail.
Since the d-ring could not be moved manually any closer to the pin, a hammer was used to force
the d-ring all the way to the pin. Again the pin did not fail. After removing the brass d-ring from the set of Smith and Wesson
Model 100 handcuffs, the only damage was a slight spreading of the double strand side of the handcuffs. The handcuffs, however,
were still operable and retained the security intended.
Next, one of the links from the waist chain was used to try
to violate the security of the Smith and Wesson Model 100 handcuffs. Again, the link from the waist chain could be manually
forced near the pin. Using another object, the link was forced near the pin; however, the pin did not fail with the use of
the chain link.
Next, one of the single strands from the set of the Peerless Model 400 handcuffs was used to try to
breach the security of the Smith and Wesson Model 100 handcuffs. The only thing this accomplished were sore hands with small
cuts and abrasions.
This information is being provided for all agencies and individuals who might have the above-mentioned
restraints
Source: Lieutenant Keith Hoskins, BooneCounty Sheriff's Department, Columbia, Missouri. He can be reached at (573) 876-6100.
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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WEAPONS WARNING: .22 caliber Stinger
A homemade .22 caliber weapon that fires a single .22
caliber Stinger. To fire the weapon, all you have to do is pull back on the spring-loaded hex head of the bolt." The
weapon is about 5/8 inches in diameter and 4 inches long. The only way to really tell the bolt is a weapon is because of the
small hole in the threaded portion.
Information provided by Henry Dobson.
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WEAPONS WARNING: THE FIRING FLASHLIGHT
Newsline has been alerted to the threat of a flashlight turned
into a weapon. It is no secret that a flashlight is a blunt object that could inflict great bodily harm if it is used to strike
another person. However, it's not often that somebody fires rounds at you out of their flashlight. But as Calibre Press always
says, "EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!"
Newsline was informed that this flashlight is one of five taken off a known arms dealer
by Swiss police recently.
The normal glass lens of each flashlight had been replaced with an opaque cover to disguise
the barrel, and a plunger was added to the rear.
To fire the weapon the plunger must be pulled back and then released.
The plunger strikes the primer, firing the weapon.
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CELL PHONE GUN
At first sight it looks like a regular cell
phone same size, same shape, same overall appearance.
But beneath the digital face lies a .22-caliber pistol, a phone
gun capable of firing four rounds in quick succession with a touch of the otherwise standard keypad. European law enforcement officials stunned by the discovery of these deadly decoys say phone guns are changing the rules of engagement in Europe.
Airport
authorities across Europe are implementing systems to X-ray all cell phones.
"We find it very, very alarming," says Wolfgang Dicke of the German
Police union. "It means police will have to draw their weapons whenever a person being checked reaches for their mobile phone."
Although cell phone guns have not hit America yet, the FBI, the Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the U.S. Customs Service say theyve been briefed on the new weapons.
"This criminal invention represents a potentially serious threat to law
enforcement and the public," said U.S. Customs Service
Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly. "We received word about these guns last month. We have since alerted our field personnel
to be on the lookout for cell phone guns at U.S. ports of entry."
Guns on the Move These new covert guns were first discovered in October when Dutch
police stumbled on a cache during a drug raid in Amsterdam.
In another recent incident a Croatian gun dealer was caught
attempting to smuggle a shipment through Slovenia into Western Europe.
Police say both shipments are believed to have
originated in Yugoslavia. Interpol sent out a warning to law enforcement agencies around the world. European border
police and customs officers are at a heightened state of alert at all ports, airports and border crossings.Realistic Appearance
If
you didnt know they were guns, you wouldnt suspect anything," said Ari Zandbergen, spokesman for the Amsterdam police.
"Only when you have one in your hand do you realize
that they are heavier," says Birgit Heib of the German
Federal Criminal Investigation Agency.
The guns are loaded by twisting the phone in half. The .22-caliber rounds fit
into the top of the phone under the screen. The lower half, under the keyboard, holds the firing pins. The bullets fire through
the antenna by pressing the keypad from numbers five to eight.
Amsterdam police says they are very sophisticated machines
constructed inside gutted cell phones which do not light up or operate as real phones. "These are very difficult to make.
We believe experts are involved," says Zandbergen.
U.S.
authorities, including the FBI, ATF, Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Customs Service Authority have been supplied
detailed information and pictures of these new weapons.
"Theyve been given a heads up," said Jim Crandall, ATF spokesman. To date no phone guns have been discovered either
in the United States or in the process of being smuggled in, authorities say. But they know its only a matter of time.
FAA spokeswoman Rebecca Trexler said airport security
officers had been trained to deal with this new threat.
"We dont want to tell the bad guys exactly what were looking
for," she says, "We are trying to stay one step ahead."Will
Affect Travelers
Airport authorities across Europe are implementing systems to X-ray all cell phones, those procedures
will likely be followed by airports around the world. "This is just one more item that we need to pay special attention
to because nowadays, of course just about every passenger carries a mobile phone," says the spokesman for Frankfurt airport security.
Customs officials in the
U.S. say their safety procedure has normally been to require travelers to turn their phones on, however that may no longer
be enough. Cell phone users will have to be made aware that reaching for their phones in some circumstances could be misinterpreted
as a threat by authorities.
Hitting the 5, 6, 7 and 8 buttons
on the gunphone
fires four .22 caliber
rounds in quick succession.
The stun gun device is designed to look just like
a cell phone and includes a safety lock. One model in particular is the MTD-125, which is boasted as the advanced new product
of 2002 by Motedo, Co. in Taiwan. This device specifically has an output of up to 180,000
volts from its antenna, and includes a strap hole on top and a speaker at the back. The company promotes the device
as an effective defense for anyone, including security officers. (Incidentally, the stun gun will not function as an operable
cell phone.) Just remember, a good
defensive device can become something entirely different if it falls in the wrong hands, so just stay alert to ANY and ALL
possibilities.
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TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE WEAPON
Information from the Maine DEA indicates that a tire pressure gauge that converts into a .22 caliber pistol, and functions
in a 'zip gun' action, was found on a convicted trafficker/felon.
A Task Force supervisor with the Maine DEA said
that a tip was received from an informant that prompted an exhaustive search of the suspect's residence. MDEA agents, the
Border Patrol and the Sheriff's Office searched the residence and found the tire gauge on a beam in the house.
The first indication that it is not a true tire pressure gauge is the absence of the plastic measuring device in the center.
Further, the last 1 1/2 inches is a hardened steel barrel, and it takes a .22 short, rim-fire cartridge. TO FIRE THE WEAPON, remove the threaded top, and DROP in the cartridge.
Then pull the top and let go. The spring-loaded action drives the rim-fire firing pin into the cartridge.
WHEN EXAMINING A SUSPECT TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE, It is recommended trying to screw off the top. If it comes off, the spring-loaded
action will be obvious. Maine DEA officials said that the suspect claimed he purchased the weapon
from a member of the Hell's Angels.
Information provided by Immigration Officer Mary Stanton.
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Wallet Gun
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Weapon Warning COMBO Knife Gun There are two models that come in three different versions -- AOW
(All Other Weapons firearm), non-gun, and Blank-only gun (which as the name suggests, shoots blanks).
What makes this weapon a potential danger is its availability
and its ability to deceive. What looks like a standard combat or hunting knife can transform into something even more deadly
than you imagined at first glance. This is particularly true of the Model RS1- Standard Hybrid, which is the AOW version and
applies to all NFA rules.
This weapon looks just like a knife,
but it can fire five .22 caliber rifle cartridges.
With one hand, an assailant can discharge
five cartridges in rapid succession before reloading - and before you have a chance to react to the surprising discovery that
what you thought was "just" a big knife in a suspect's hand is also a fully functional firearm.
The overall OUTWARD appearance of this
weapon is indistinguishable from a standard combat or hunting knife. But what's INSIDE is another matter.
Hidden in the handle are a revolving
cylinder, a firing mechanism and a 1.75-in. gun barrel. The muzzle is located in the guard, just above the top edge of the
blade.
The handle is hinged at the guard so
its upper and lower sections can be pulled apart for easy loading, cleaning and inspection of the firearm components.
The spring-lever trigger mechanism
is housed in the lower half of the handle. When the knife is held in an underhand grip (thrusting position), a suspect can
"cock" the gun by relaxing his fingers so the trigger lever pops down from the underside of the handle. When he contracts
his grip and squeezes the trigger lever, the gun fires.
The non-gun version is the Model RS1N
and is BATF-approved, meaning it is considered as a knife and not a firearm under the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
criteria. The difference between this model and the AOW model is the fact that it has no firing pin or barrel; however, it
does include a cartridge. Therefore, it is exempt from firearms restrictions.
Source Calibre Press
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More Info on The COMBO Knife Gun
There is now more
information available on the knife-gun combination known as the G.R.A.D. 22, which was featured in Newsline No. 442. The weapon
is marketed as offering the "newest in knife/gun technology." It is manufactured by the GRAD Co. (Global Research and Development)
and is being promoted as the world's first knife to contain a working .22 caliber revolver within the grip.
The blade is made of 440C
heat-treated high carbon stainless steel. There are two models that come in three different versions -- AOW (All Other Weapons
firearm), non-gun, and Blank-only gun (which as the name suggests, shoots blanks).
The Model RS1- Standard
Hybrid, which is the AOW (Any Other Weapon) version, applies to all NFA rules. This weapon looks just like a knife, but it
can fire five .22 caliber rifle cartridges.
With one hand, an assailant can discharge five
cartridges in rapid succession before reloading - and before you have a chance to react to the surprising discovery that what
you thought was "just" a big knife in a suspect's hand is also a fully functional firearm.
Hidden in the handle are a revolving cylinder, a firing mechanism and a 1.75-in. gun barrel. The muzzle is located in the
guard, just above the top edge of the blade.
The handle is hinged at the guard so its upper
and lower sections can be pulled apart for easy loading, cleaning and inspection of the firearm components.
The spring-lever trigger mechanism is housed in the lower half of the handle. When the knife is held in an underhand grip
(thrusting position), a suspect can "cock" the gun by relaxing his fingers so the trigger lever pops down from the underside
of the handle. When he contracts his grip and squeezes the trigger lever, the gun fires.
The
non-gun version is the Model RS1N and is BATF-approved, meaning it is considered as a knife and not a firearm under the Bureau
of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms criteria. The difference between this model and the AOW model is the fact that it has no firing
pin or barrel; however, it does have a cartridge in the handle. Therefore, it is exempt from firearms restrictions.